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Developments Non-profit Org. University Development U.S. Postage Michigan State University PAID 4700 S. Hagadorn, Ste. 220 East Lansing,MI East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 Permit No. 21 Amalfi Coast & Rome Trip Brings Together Major Donors Group members pose at the ancient Roman ruins in Tivoli. View from Hotel San Pietro overlooking the city of Positano. Mariano and Rita Pane host dinner at their villa overlooking the Bay of Naples. Group members sing for their dinner at Ristorante Sibilla in Tivoli. Waterfall in Tivoli near Roman ruins. Spartans show their spirit on the boat ride from the Isle of Capri. “That’s Amoré” — Trip architect Ambassador Peter Secchia entertains the group at a quaint Italian pub on the Isle of Capri. On a beautiful Italian evening, the group poses together. THIRD RECORD SETTING YEAR – SEE ANNUAL REPORT INSIDE Fall 1998 Center Dedication Recognizes Donors and Student-Athletes n September 12, 1998, the Clara Bell campaign co-chair Kirk Gibson, and Provost Smith Student-Athlete Academic Lou Anna Simon. Intercollegiate Athletics OCenter officially opened its doors at Director Merritt Norvell, Student-Athlete the ribbon-cutting dedication ceremony held Support Services Director Roger Grooters, prior to the MSU-Notre Dame football game. women’s track and cross country student- The dedication celebrated the culmination of athlete Leah Nilsson and men’s basketball the Victory for MSU campaign which raised student-athlete Charlie Bell spoke of the a total of $8.2 million toward a $6 million importance of the academic center as a goal to build the educational facility. Former continued on page 2 Spartan basketball All-American Steve Smith and his wife Millie donated $2.5 million to the facility as a tribute to Steve’s mother, who was his greatest role model, coach and fan. Former Spartan football player John McConnell and the Forest Akers Trust also contributed gifts of $1 million. Also speaking at the ceremony were Victory for MSU national co-chairpersons Ambassador Peter Secchia and Kirk Gibson. Honorary committee members and donors were also in attendance. The ceremony began with comments from Ralph Young Fund Director Terry The Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete Academic Braverman, national campaign co-chair Members of the MSU Board of Trustees stand Center opened its doors to the public on Ambassador Peter Secchia, national with Steve Smith at the ribbon-cutting ceremony. September 12, 1998. information Musical Gift sessions and viewing exhibits. In This Issue Honors Love Jack grew up Walter Adams Remembered 2 in East Lansing, Holden Fund Gift 2 of Campus visiting the cam- Quello Tribute 3 pus frequently Gifts Benefit Study Abroad 3 lumni Dottie (’55) and Jack Withrow throughout his Hospitality Business Seeks (’54; MBA ’71) have come up with childhood. Club Members 3 Aan innovative way to recognize the Dottie, whose Mawby Learning Center Dedication 4 beauty of the MSU campus and share it with degree is in educa- The beauty of the pond at Milton Muelder Celebrates others around the world. Their gift to MSU Beal Garden is enjoyed by tion, commented, 90th Birthday 4 was used to commission a symphony from (L to R) School of Music “In my mind, the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Taaffe Director James Forger, com- gardens represent 1997-98 Annual Report Summary 5-12 Zwilich. Zwilich’s “Fourth Symphony,” com- poser Ellen Zwilich, Dottie a vast learning posed with inspiration from the beautiful Withrow and Jack Withrow. center, touching DCL/MSU Dedication 13 MSU campus, will take center stage when people of all ages Wharton Center Names Theatre 13 it premieres at the Wharton Center for and persuasions. They incorporate so many W.K. Kellogg Foundation Gift 14 Performing Arts in the spring of 2000. facets of education, literature and art, science Planned Gift Looks to Future 14 The MSU campus and gardens are dear and math, engineering and business. They have Spartan Chariot 14 to the Withrows for many reasons. Their in- the potential to reach not only the current stu- Detroit Celebrity Golf Outing 15 troduction to the campus began at an early dents and faculty, but citizens from around the age. Dottie made frequent trips with her par- state of Michigan, and the multitude of tourists Eli Broad Gift 15 ents to attend Farmers’ Week, sitting in on who visit from around the world.” Traverse City Reception 15 continued on page 2 Former President and Lifetime Supporter of MSU Leaves Indelible Mark alter Adams, distinguished profes- to serenade him with “Happy Birthday,” the sor and 13th president of Michigan “MSU Fight Song” and “MSU Shadows.” WState University, died on October 6, “This was a man who loved MSU, this 1998 at the age of 76. Adams, a nationally was a man MSU loved,” said President Peter recognized expert on economics, began his McPherson. “Walter Adams was a former career at Michigan State in 1947. In 1969, president of MSU, a noted economist and an after 22 years of teaching, he served briefly exceptional scholar. But most of all, Walter as the President of MSU. He left the office in was a teacher, indeed the model master of a 1970, as he said he would, to return to his teacher,” he continued. Don Riegle, former real passion - teaching. U.S. Senator and former student of Walter During his tenure at MSU, he received Adams said, “It was a great honor and privi- many honors including the Distinguished lege to be a student of his. He was truly an Faculty Award in 1960, and the Distinguished inspired teacher in the sense that he pro- Faculty Award of the Michigan Association of voked you to think.” “I have lost a dear Governing Boards in 1983. In 1986, he was friend,” remarked former MSU President selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the John DiBiaggio, “MSU has lost a legend.” Advancement of Teaching as Professor of the After 51 years of dedicated service to Year in the state of Michigan. He retired from MSU, there is not a better description of teaching in 1993 as a Distinguished University Adams than that: a Spartan, a teacher and Professor and Professor of Economics. a dear friend. His love for the students was perhaps Contributions can be made to the Walter matched only by his love for the Michigan seen at band practices wearing his special and Pauline Adams Scholarship fund at Uni- State University Spartan Marching Band. MSU Band hat. His long-time love and versity Development at MSU. Contributions Having received the unusual honor of being support was returned on his 76th birthday, can also be made to the MSU Marching Band named an honorary member, he was often when the band showed up in his back yard or WKAR Radio and Television. MUSICAL GIFT DEDICATION continued from page 1 continued from page 1 The Holden Fund For the Withrows, putting “sound” to all support system for student-athletes. Speakers the incredible “sights” we experience in the also included MSU Board of Trustees mem- gardens and other places on campus adds ber John D. Shingleton and President Peter another dimension to our already beautiful McPherson. Steve Smith spoke about the picture. This is a gift that can be shared by importance of academic excellence before friends of MSU throughout the world. athletics, something he learned from his The composition will be performed by mother. He also stressed the importance of the MSU Symphony Orchestra, under the di- giving back to the community. The ceremo- rection of maestro Leon Gregorian, Director ny concluded with music performed by the of Orchestras for the School of Music. Spartan Marching Band and the MSU Men’s Herb Wilson, president of the James Gregorian will also conduct the orchestra for Glee Club. a recording on compact disc. “I am pleased The Clara Bell Smith Student-Athlete and Lynelle Holden Fund, chats with that the outstanding reputation of our sym- Academic Center building covers 31,000 President McPherson at a luncheon phony orchestra has allowed Koch to sup- square feet and was designed to serve the honoring the Holden Trustees. The port the CD effort 100 percent,” he said in needs of over 700 student-athletes. The cen- Holden Fund provided $650,000 to reaction to the news that Koch International ter provides space for presentation of infor- Classics will produce the CD. “This is a mational seminars, academic tutoring, indi- support an Enhancement Endowment tremendous opportunity for our students.” vidual and group studying, and academic, in the College of Veterinary Medicine career and personal counseling. The facility and an Initiative in Africa in the includes: a 210-seat auditorium with each College of Agriculture and Natural Developments is published by: seat wired for laptop computer access; two University Development computer labs with 62 workstations; two Resources aimed at updating developing Michigan State University 70-seat open study hall areas; five classrooms; countries on the latest agricultural ten tutor/ interview rooms with instructional 4700 South Hagadorn Road, Suite 220 technologies via the internet. East Lansing, MI 48823-5399 television monitors; a disability learning cen- 517/355-8257 ter; a career resource center; a student-athlete lounge; ten staff offices; and a Charles H. Webb, Vice President 22-seat conference room. for University Development Marti K.S. Heil, Associate Vice President and Director of Development Communications and Marketing: Linda Dunn, Assistant Director/Editor Bob Thomas, Director Steve Smith stands in the Bob Brent, University Artist entryway of the Clara Bell Christina Schaffer, Editorial Assistant Smith Academic Center, Michigan State University is an affirma- named for his mother. tive-action, equal-opportunity institution. 2 Detroit Celebrity Golf Outing MSU Basketball legend and honorary event chair Greg Kelser, stands among the winners of the Second Annual Spartan Celebrity Golf Classic.

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